Question:
Hello,
I would like to know if when you drink herbal teas, does the composition of the properties change when the tea (beverage) changes temperature from hot to cold. I always feel I will only get the benefits of drinking hot tea but most the time my drinks turn cold before I can finish them. I do understand that ice or sun tea have benefits, but are they less effective than hot teas?
Also, when brewing teas of dried herbs, would it be best to grind them in an electric grinder or pestle first?
Thank you (!) for your help.
Charlene
Well, when we heat something in water, it draws the properties of the herb or substance into the water more quickly than if it was cold. Heat moves particles around quickly, and cold makes particles move slowly.
So if we drink tea while it is warm/hot, it will speed up our bodies metabolism by heating things up, and getting the blood moving in the digestion area, and (depending on the herb), can get blood flowing through all parts of the body.
Heat in any form is an excellent therpay for toxic elimination and overall health.Going in the sauna is also a good way of getting rid of toxins, or running, or yoga, or pranayama. All of these heatup the body, and increase the release of toxins.
Yes, if you grind up your herbs, the water will absorb more of it, because it can reach more surface area of the herb.
What kind of teas do you like? I like cinnamon teas, green teas, mint teas, honey/ginger/lemon teas etc.... I havent experimented with a steeper and herbs that much...
Hi Elyezual,
I thought these were pretty stupid questions to ask but your answers make perfect sense (geez, I must of slept through that class!) you have helped me to remember and understand this better. Thank U.
This may sounds strange but I’ve never been a lover of teas. I try and try and still haven’t found a habit for it. That’s probably why my drinks turn cold because I forget to drink them while they are still hot, duh! But, I love the fact that herbs are so healthy in many ways and I am intensely drawn to learn all about them. It’s not the taste that appeals to me it’s the properties that herbs hold. I will continue to drink them and experiment so that one day it will be quite normal for me to reach for a cup of tea.
I think the problem is - I have a sweet tooth and I do not want to get into a habit of sweetening my teas just so that I will like them. I’m determined to like them for what they are and to keep my sugar intake down even if natural sweeteners are available. I grew up with coffee, with cream and sugar, teas were not a common thing in our household. But, I’ve been in the process of changing that now by cutting back my coffee consumption and having tea at least once a day.
Yes, I think grinding the dried herbs is a good idea too.
Like I said, I’m still experimenting with flavors but I do know that in the past I have enjoyed drinking Celestial Seasoning’s Red Zinger, it has a nice bite to it and I have been drinking green and jasmine teas lately. I do love cinnamon so will have to try that!
Thanks again !!
Charlene
HI,
adding a bit of licorice dried herb to your tea will make it taste sweet without actually having sugar. It can be overpowering though so just a little...
Great for children to make the herbal taste better..
I would like to know if when you drink herbal teas, does the composition of the properties change when the tea (beverage) changes temperature from hot to cold. I always feel I will only get the benefits of drinking hot tea but most the time my drinks turn cold before I can finish them. I do understand that ice or sun tea have benefits, but are they less effective than hot teas?
Also, when brewing teas of dried herbs, would it be best to grind them in an electric grinder or pestle first?
Thank you (!) for your help.
Charlene
Answers:
Well, when we heat something in water, it draws the properties of the herb or substance into the water more quickly than if it was cold. Heat moves particles around quickly, and cold makes particles move slowly.
So if we drink tea while it is warm/hot, it will speed up our bodies metabolism by heating things up, and getting the blood moving in the digestion area, and (depending on the herb), can get blood flowing through all parts of the body.
Heat in any form is an excellent therpay for toxic elimination and overall health.Going in the sauna is also a good way of getting rid of toxins, or running, or yoga, or pranayama. All of these heatup the body, and increase the release of toxins.
Yes, if you grind up your herbs, the water will absorb more of it, because it can reach more surface area of the herb.
What kind of teas do you like? I like cinnamon teas, green teas, mint teas, honey/ginger/lemon teas etc.... I havent experimented with a steeper and herbs that much...
Answers:
Hi Elyezual,
I thought these were pretty stupid questions to ask but your answers make perfect sense (geez, I must of slept through that class!) you have helped me to remember and understand this better. Thank U.
This may sounds strange but I’ve never been a lover of teas. I try and try and still haven’t found a habit for it. That’s probably why my drinks turn cold because I forget to drink them while they are still hot, duh! But, I love the fact that herbs are so healthy in many ways and I am intensely drawn to learn all about them. It’s not the taste that appeals to me it’s the properties that herbs hold. I will continue to drink them and experiment so that one day it will be quite normal for me to reach for a cup of tea.
I think the problem is - I have a sweet tooth and I do not want to get into a habit of sweetening my teas just so that I will like them. I’m determined to like them for what they are and to keep my sugar intake down even if natural sweeteners are available. I grew up with coffee, with cream and sugar, teas were not a common thing in our household. But, I’ve been in the process of changing that now by cutting back my coffee consumption and having tea at least once a day.
Yes, I think grinding the dried herbs is a good idea too.
Like I said, I’m still experimenting with flavors but I do know that in the past I have enjoyed drinking Celestial Seasoning’s Red Zinger, it has a nice bite to it and I have been drinking green and jasmine teas lately. I do love cinnamon so will have to try that!
Thanks again !!
Charlene
Answers:
HI,
adding a bit of licorice dried herb to your tea will make it taste sweet without actually having sugar. It can be overpowering though so just a little...
Great for children to make the herbal taste better..
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